An updated look at the 2026 New York Jets depth chart: Defense

We are a few weeks removed from the 2026 NFL Draft and the New York Jets are being praised for the selections they made. The team instantly improved their pass rush with the selection of Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the second-overall pick and upgrading their offense, adding Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq and Indiana receiver Omar Cooper Jr. The Jets also continued a very solid offseason by signing Breece Hall to a three-year extension worth $45 million, making him one of the highest paid running backs in the league.

At this point, the Jets are probably done making any additional moves as their roster is set at most positions. There's still time before training camp to add a veteran through free agency and with Hall officially signed to a new deal, they could also focus their attention on locking up another key player, offensive lineman Joe Tippmann. Let's take a look at the New York Jets updated depth chart on defense to see if any areas still need improvement: Defensive Line T'Vondre Sweat, Harrison Phillips, Jowon Briggs, David Onyemata, Mazi Smith, Darrell Jackson The Verdict: Set The Jets continued to retool the defensive line that was brutal against the run last season.

It started with the acquisition of Sweat from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for fan favorite Jermaine Johnson. Sweat graded out as the fifth best defensive lineman last year according to PFF to go along with 18 pressures and two sacks as a pass rusher. There are a few questions about his motor, but he adds plenty of size to the defensive line and is terrific against the run, where he was fourth best in the league among interior linemen.

Onyemata was signed as a free agent and has plenty of experience playing for Glenn in New Orleans. He'll be another veteran presence on the line and his strength is against the run, finishing with a PFF grade of 74. 2, ranking him eighth out of 134 interior defensive linemen.